Flamengo prep for Barcelona in U20 World Cup: training, new faces

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·18. August 2025

Flamengo prep for Barcelona in U20 World Cup: training, new faces

When is the Flamengo game against Barcelona (ESP) in the Under-20 Club World Cup?

By: Rodrigo Lima

The youngsters from the Nest have entered the final week of preparation for the big decision of the Under-20 Club World Cup. On Saturday (23), Flamengo will face Barcelona (ESP) at 16:30 (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. Therefore, Coluna do Fla brings information about the duel in which the Rubro-Negro will seek the bi-championship of the tournament.

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The last game of Flamengo's under-20 team before the World Cup took place on Saturday (16), when the team drew 1-1 with Bangu, in the Carioca. On Sunday (17), the athletes had a day off and returned to training on Monday (18) at the CT Ninho do Urubu.

HOW WILL FLAMENGO PREPARE FOR THE GAME AGAINST BARCELONA?

In addition to Monday's (18) training, the players will still have four more activities before facing Barcelona at the Maracanã. It will be in these exercises that coach Bruno Pivetti will define the starting team for the big decision.

WILL FLAMENGO HAVE REINFORCEMENTS FOR THE GAME AGAINST BARCELONA?

Flamengo will have important reinforcements for the game against Barcelona. The main help comes from the club's professionals, with the presence of Matheus Gonçalves, Joshua, among other athletes on the squad. In addition to them, defender João Victor will also be available to Bruno Pivetti on Saturday (23). Finally, in a press conference, coach Filipe Luís said that he spoke with the defender before the player 'stepped down'.

— I spoke with João, what's happening with João makes me a little sad. When Danilo was injured, he was the immediate reserve. I need him. I think about giving him minutes to develop, but unfortunately, he didn't have many here or in the under-20 team. Danilo's return allowed me to send him down and play this Under-20 World Cup final game -, he said, before concluding: — This game is important for the club, and it's important to talk about it. Matheus also needs to play. Just training here, not entering, leaves him sad, leaves him down, and he ends up not developing. I hope they can have a great game -, he concluded.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Flamengo x Barcelona takes place at 16:30 (Brasília time) this Saturday (23), at the Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV shows all the details of the confrontation with 'in loco' coverage by reporter Leo José, on YouTube and social media.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.